We examine Iran’s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem.

We examine Iran&rsquo;s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we&nbsp;question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war 

Colombians take to the streets as the nation’s leader says he sees ‘real threat’ of US military action. Then: the latest from Ukraine as Russia attacks with hypersonic missiles. Plus: we meet Deborah Honig, Samsung’s first chief customer officer, and preview this year’s Golden Globes.

Colombians take to the streets as the nation&rsquo;s leader says he sees &lsquo;real threat&rsquo; of US military action. Then: the latest from Ukraine as Russia attacks with hypersonic missiles. Plus: we meet Deborah Honig, Samsung&rsquo;s first chief customer officer, and preview this year&rsquo;s Golden Globes.

Colombia’s fears of potential US intervention. Plus: a preview of this year’s Golden Globes

All eyes are on Latin America following Washington’s intervention in Venezuela. We discuss the changing picture of risk and why 2026 is an important election year in the region. Then: China and the US’s race to the moon. Plus: do characters in art need to be ‘good’ to be likeable?

All eyes are on Latin America following Washington&rsquo;s intervention in Venezuela. We discuss the changing picture of risk and why 2026 is an important election year in the region. Then: China and the US&rsquo;s race to the moon. Plus: do characters in art need to be &lsquo;good&rsquo; to be likeable?

How Washington’s intervention in Venezuela increases risk for the wider Latam region

Donald Trump doubles down on threats to invade Greenland. We discuss Europe’s response. Then: why China is upset over the US’s plan to seize Venezuelan oil. Plus: South Korea’s focus on a new health problem – baldness. 

Donald Trump doubles down on threats to invade Greenland. We discuss Europe&rsquo;s response. Then: why China is upset over the US&rsquo;s plan to seize Venezuelan oil. Plus: South Korea&rsquo;s focus on a new health problem &ndash; baldness.&nbsp;

Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war

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